US Bridges

CR 150W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.78 N of CR 300 S · Structure no. 4000087

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 150W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2039. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150W
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location00.78 N of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95201, -85.64022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic425 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 150W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 150W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 150W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.